‘No ventilation’ in shaft-like building, chilling escape video: 5 shocking details in Delhi Malviya Nagar fire
A devastating fire in a building in Delhi's Malviya Nagar resulted in over 20 fatalities, raising concerns about safety regulations. Eyewitnesses reported that the structure lacked proper ventilation and had only one entry and exit point, complicating escape efforts. The building was operating beyond its permitted capacity, with claims of inadequate safety measures contributing to the tragedy.
- ▪The fire broke out at Flourish B&B, which lacked proper ventilation and had only one entry and exit.
- ▪Witnesses described occupants jumping from upper floors as smoke filled the building.
- ▪The property was registered for six rooms but had an occupancy of 24, raising safety concerns.
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‘No ventilation’ in shaft-like building, chilling escape video: 5 shocking details in Delhi Malviya Nagar fireLocals and eyewitnesses in Delhi's Malviya Nagar described how the structure where fire broke out lacked proper windows for ventilation.Published on: Jun 03, 2026 2:57 PM ISTBy Aaditya Khatwani, Hemani Bhandari | Edited by Poorva JoshiShare viaCopy link Several shocking details have emerged on the condition of the stay where a massive fire led to over 20 deaths in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday. Witness and survivor accounts alleged big lapses, like lack of ventilation, at Flourish B&B, where the massive fire broke out.A view of the charred remains of the restaurant where a fire broke out at Malviya Nagar, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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